2009-2010 Schedule

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Learning Plan

February 25, 26
April 16

Day 1: Intro to iPod touch and applications (apps)

  • Introductions and Project Goal Discussion
  • Discussion of research on using handheld technology for student engagement, learning and personal productivity
  • Outline roles of students and teachers involved in the project
  • Distribution of iPods
  • iPod basics: connecting, accessing, navigating, on/off, adding/deleting apps, syncing to computer, terminology
  • Introduction to itunes/itunes store
  • How to download free apps without entering a credit card number
  • Introduction to wikispaces and account creation
  • Apps investigation and sharing

Day 2: Podcasts and Mobile Learning
  • Apps challenges and sharing
  • Podcasts
  • Subscribing to podcasts via itunes
  • Car adapter installation
  • Download 2 podcasts to listen to on drive home
  • NDE's itunes U

Day 3: Celebration and Sharing
  • Student/teacher showcase of work with the ipods
  • Additional work with podcasts and podcasting
  • Demonstration of and discussion about the ipad
  • Additional work exploring educational and productivity apps
  • Discussion about additional learning opportunities
  • Planning for future Design Team work